Professor Alka Acharya vs Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi And Ors. & Ors
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Case Significance
Professor Alka Acharya vs Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi And Ors. & Ors is a Delhi High Court decision dated December 31, 2025 (citation: ik-32353013). A professor invoked the parens patriae jurisdiction of the Court seeking appointment as legal guardian of her husband, who had been in a vegetative/comatose state since suffering an intracranial haemorrhage in February 2025 and required tracheostomy and Ryle tube feeding. The petitioner sought guardianship to handle her husband's bank accounts, mutual funds, insurance, property and vehicle. The Court appointed the petitioner as guardian and permitted her to handle the specified assets held so The case was heard by Justice Sachin Datta. Counsel appearing: Kartikeya Sharma (counsel for petitioner), Lzabeer Ahmad (counsel for petitioner), Nitika Bhutani (counsel for respondent).
Summary
A professor invoked the parens patriae jurisdiction of the Court seeking appointment as legal guardian of her husband, who had been in a vegetative/comatose state since suffering an intracranial haemorrhage in February 2025 and required tracheostomy and Ryle tube feeding. The petitioner sought guardianship to handle her husband's bank accounts, mutual funds, insurance, property and vehicle. The Court appointed the petitioner as guardian and permitted her to handle the specified assets held solely and jointly by her husband.
What was the outcome of Professor Alka Acharya vs Govt. Of Nct Of Delhi And Ors. & Ors?
A professor invoked the parens patriae jurisdiction of the Court seeking appointment as legal guardian of her husband, who had been in a vegetative/comatose state since suffering an intracranial haemo...
Judgment
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